Coinbase Markets has expanded its lineup of synthetic pre-IPO products with the launch of perpetual futures tied to OpenAI and Anthropic, giving eligible international traders a new way to gain exposure to two of the most closely watched AI companies. The debut comes as Fundstrat’s Tom Lee cautions that a wave of major AI-related public…
Artificial intelligence is entering a new era of regulation as U.S. officials tighten oversight of advanced AI models and the Bank of England warns that autonomous AI agents could threaten financial stability. The developments highlight a broader shift in how governments and central banks are approaching advanced AI. Rather than focusing solely on innovation, regulators…
The announcements reflect intensifying competition among major technology companies and governments seeking leadership in next-generation AI systems. While firms continue to push technical boundaries with increasingly capable models and products, policymakers are placing greater emphasis on governance, safety, and international collaboration. Moonshot launches Kimi K3 as China’s open AI ecosystem gains momentum Moonshot AI unveiled…
In a July 23, 2026 interview with Coin Stories host Natalie Brunell, Thiel discussed the economics behind the Bitcoin mining industry’s increasing interest in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. His comments, also cited by crypto-focused outlets including BSCN and Wu Blockchain, come as miners look to diversify their businesses amid changing energy economics and rising…
OpenAI is slowing parts of the development of its upcoming Astra AI model after internal evaluations raised concerns about its increasingly advanced cybersecurity capabilities. The company said on Friday that it could not rule out Astra reaching the “critical” cyber capability threshold under its Preparedness Framework. As a result, OpenAI has introduced stronger security controls,…
The announcement, made on August 10, marks an expansion of NVIDIA’s role in the AI infrastructure market beyond supplying processors and software. The proposed financing platforms are intended to help fund data centers, AI factories, and other computing infrastructure as demand for AI capacity continues to grow. The companies have not committed $500 billion to…